Sterilizing Technician Part-Time Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

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Winfield, IL, us on site Until 10/6/2026 2+ years exp First posted August 7, 2026 Last posted August 7, 2026
Job description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better health care, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. We pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, our goal is to take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Sterilizing Technician Part-Time Days

The Sterilizing Tech I reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Receives, cleans, distributes, and stores medical instruments and equipment.

Responsibilities:

  • Cleans, disinfects, decontaminates, and sterilizes medical instruments and equipment using appropriate methods, substances and equipment.
  • Receives, stocks, packages, and distributes medical instruments and equipment.
  • Performs and documents required quality assurance testing and inspection on stock. Inventories and reorders supplies.
  • Properly disposes of biohazardous substances, chemicals, medical waste, and unusable equipment and supplies.

Required:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Basic Computer Skills

Preferred:

  • Certification as a Sterile Processing and Distribution Technician (CSPDT)
  • Two or more years of experience.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Sign-on Bonus Eligibility (if sign-on bonus offered for position): Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family. 

Compensation (from employer):
18.33 – 27.5 USD (HOURLY)

About this role

Summary

Clean, disinfect, sterilize medical instruments; handle inventory and biohazard waste.

Job title

Sterilizing Technician Part-Time Days

Experience level

two or more years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Winfield, IL, US; on-site work only

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

basic computer skills

Preferred skills

certification as a sterile processing and distribution technician

Specializations

sterilizationmedical instrumentsdecontamination
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Winfield, IL, USA

On-site City